"Presidential Classroom gives students a glimpse of democracy at work and promotes the ideals of public service. This not only celebrates our history, but prepares tomorrow's leaders, which will help strengthen our communities."
— Senator Hilary Clinton
From Saturday, June 21st through Sunday, June 29th, POLAHS students will attend special Presidential Classroom programs in Washington D.C. Twenty-five students were awarded scholarships to participate amongst outstanding high school students world-wide.
Presidential Classroom prepares students for roles as leaders in public service and private enterprise. Over four decades, Presidential Classroom has introduced more than 120,000 young men and women to the interaction among government, business, politics, advocacy organizations and the citizenry that shapes public policy.
POLAHS anticipates that students will aspire to leadership in the future by experiencing these high quality civic education programs. With the critical Presidential election impending, these top students will partake in the program's Campaign & Elections agenda. POLAHS students will talk with members of Congress and their staffers, seasoned campaigners and election officials, journalists and historians whose perspectives span many campaigns and administrations.
POLAHS Executive Director James Cross notes, "Our students have been awarded a wonderful opportunity. They will gain insight into the intricacies of communication between organizations around the world. They will come home with a better understanding of workings within our very own Port." |
